Haining tide

The "Haining tide," a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city, is surging higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province.

By compiled from wire photos

on August 23, 2013 9:58 PM

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This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers running away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as they surge higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. Typhoon Trami, the 12th typhoon to hit China this year, brought rainstorms and wreaked havoc in eastern China after landing in Fujian Province early on August 22. The tides there have attracted spectators for the past two millennia, and it is the scene of an annual Tide-Watching Festival in late summer. less

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers running away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as they surge higher than usual ... more

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as the waves surged higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. less

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as the waves surged higher ... more

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A tidal wave hits a bank along the Qiantang River on August 22, 2013 in Haining, China. The 12th typhoon Trami landed in Fujian province at 2:40 am and led gales and heavy rainfalls in east China.

A tidal wave hits a bank along the Qiantang River on August 22, 2013 in Haining, China. The 12th typhoon Trami landed in Fujian province at 2:40 am and led gales and heavy rainfalls in east China.

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A tidal wave hits a bank along the Qiantang River on August 22,... Photo-5086502.68785 - Westport News

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In this Thursday Aug. 22, 2013 photo, spectators flee as waves created by a tidal bore crash over a barrier on the Qiantang river at Haining, in east China's Zhejiang province. About 30 people were injured when they were caught too close to the river while viewing the annual tidal bore, which occurs when sea water from an unusually high tide funnels into the river, creating high waves. less

In this Thursday Aug. 22, 2013 photo, spectators flee as waves created by a tidal bore crash over a barrier on the Qiantang river at Haining, in east China's Zhejiang province. About 30 people were injured when ... more

Spectators are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike on August 22, 2013 in Haining, China. The 12th typhoon Trami landed in Fujian province at 2:40 am and led gales and heavy rainfalls in east China. less

Spectators are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike on August 22, 2013 in Haining, China. The 12th typhoon Trami landed in Fujian province at 2:40 am and led gales and heavy ... more

A tidal wave hits a bank along the Qiantang River on August 22, 2013 in Haining, China. The 12th typhoon Trami landed in Fujian province at 2:40 am and led gales and heavy rainfalls in east China.

A tidal wave hits a bank along the Qiantang River on August 22, 2013 in Haining, China. The 12th typhoon Trami landed in Fujian province at 2:40 am and led gales and heavy rainfalls in east China.

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A tidal wave hits a bank along the Qiantang River on August 22,... Photo-5086505.68785 - Westport News

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This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - surging higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. less

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - surging higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon ... more

Photo: STR, AFP/Getty Images

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows huge waves from the... Photo-5086506.68785 - Westport News

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This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as the waves surged higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. less

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as the waves surged higher ... more

Photo: STR, AFP/Getty Images

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed... Photo-5086507.68785 - Westport News

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This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as the waves surged higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. less

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed away from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - as the waves surged higher ... more

Photo: STR, AFP/Getty Images

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows onlookers being washed... Photo-5086508.68785 - Westport News

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This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows a woman carrying an injuried girl after they were washed down a hill from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks of the city - after a wave surged higher than usual due to the influence of Typhoon Trami in the region in Haining, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. less

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows a woman carrying an injuried girl after they were washed down a hill from huge waves from the "Haining tide" - a daily occurrence when the river tides hit the banks ... more

Photo: STR, AFP/Getty Images

This picture taken on August 22, 2013 shows a woman carrying an... Photo-5086509.68785 - Westport News